KRviator
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Like RR, I'm not quite sure where you're coming from with that comment, tone doesn't translate well on an internet forum, but it wasn't my intent to come across as a smart-asre "because I did this", but simply to point out that you don't have to spend over 6 figures to get a 'new' aircraft. Sure, something fast-glass with a new Rotax in it will likely perform very well, very efficiently, but you can get comparable performance out of an RV by pulling the throttle back, for less dollars than you might think, and that isall I was trying to get across.For example, the complete QB kit cost me $40,000AUD, landed in Botany, including GST (US/AUD 0.75ish). The engine, a new OX-340S, with ignitions, but no carb, was $30,000AUD including GST & shipping (US/AUD 0.97ish). The Skyview package was around $10,000AUD and perhaps another $10,000 in specific tools & replacement parts. The outcome is an aircraft that will cruise around 150KTAS burning 25LPH, for 4.5 hours with two people and 75lbs of baggage.
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The O-340 in my RV-9 does exactly the same. Automotive plugs, dual electronic ignition, burns Mogas, and if I want to dawdle, the fuel flow is down around the 15LPH mark at 120KTAS, probably lower, but I don't fly that slow that often. 145KTAS at 8,000 burning 24.2LPH of Mogas is what I plan, and achieve regularly. And that will probably increase to 150KTAS when I tidy up a few draggy items. I was able to put it in the air for well under 100K using the QB kits, a brand-new engine and Dynon package. The current holder of the CAFE TriAviathon is.....A (very tidy,admittedly) RV-4...250SMPH top speed, 44SMPH stall, and a RoC of 3300FPM.
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In that case, I'd use my phone. Same software but written under a different OS, so little chance of one bad piece of code rendering both devices US. Coupled with the chance of the Ipad going flat/overheating and the S7 dying on the same flight? Pretty damn slim. Single-point failures about in our aircraft. Just because someone isn't using a whizwheel doesn't mean 'they're doing it wrong'.
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I have had a look and can't seem to find it, does anyone know, or know where it may be found, the CAsA definition of "Aerial Photography"? I'm interested to know if it exclusively refers to activity performed by the PIC, or passengers as well. -
Worse still if you as a PPL/RPC holder take a photographer-friend flying and they take the photos!
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The previous KRviatrix bought me the Red Bearon Beanie Bear as a present well over a decade ago. He has lived in each car I've owned since, standing guard on the forward part of the center console. His little tag has the quote: Bearon is here to celebrate; A special and historic date; To mark 100 years of flight; And to honor the brothers Wright!
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I routinely monitor Center, but have never self-announced on an Area frequency.
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Always happy to learn something new, but I've never heard of this requirement, so long as you stay in Class E. Is there a reference for this requirement? I'm planning on taking the RV to the flight levels on a semi-regular basis.
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Well done Bruce! It wasn't until I was putting my -9 to bed after the first flight a few months ago that the enormity of what had just happened hit! It's a terrific feeling. Good luck with your Phase I.
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But you need to read it in conjunction with 61.480, an applicant for an RPL, not the holder of an RPL...
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You can only claim credit for either/or during the initial application process though, can't you??
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I think - but am not sure - that if you already hold both RPL & RPC, you will need to do both endorsements. The RPL for the RPL (sorry....couldn't resist) only occurs if you already hold the RAAus X/C when you initially apply.
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And you are....? 7 posts here and all to do with what transponder output. What gives?
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Manually would only be required if there is a difference between your NAIPS Flight ID and your ADS-B output, wouldn't it? If you put R1234 as your NAIPS Flight ID, and that is your ADS-B output as well, it should automatically marry up, shouldn't it? At least you won't need to request a new hex code, IIRC it is assigned to the aircraft, irrespective of rego, it should be a simple matter to just update the flight ID.
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Metroliner crash in Malta.
KRviator replied to Phil Perry's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Eastland used to fly one out of Toowoomba many moons ago, I did a school project on it! There was one that went into Botany Bay on a postal run a few years ago too, IIRC, the pilot forgot to turn on the inverters so he had no attitude information. The ATSB worked it out from the lack of a 400Hz signal on the radio transmissions! -
Awesome, thanks for clarifying that Nathan. Not confused anymore!
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I'm confused now (must be one of those Aldo is referring too...). I understand a flightplan as something I compile and then use inflight. A Flight Notification is what I submit using NAIPS, with departure point & time, routing, alternate, cruising level and Comm/SSR status etc, which, I've always understood is what I need to do to get flight following or better access to CTA without upsetting ATC by not having "a plan in the system" and then them needing to get the details via radio.If that is not the case, what is the difference between a 'plan' and a 'notification' so far as ATC are concerned?
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Group format comes from the AIP, not RAAus. "RV Eighty-Five Nineteen" is my callsign for example.
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I specifically quoted and queried the notice RAAus has put out regarding the Rxxxx, and he had never heard of such a request from AirServices, and IIRC, he said he was pretty close to the top of the tree for this kind of stuff.The only thing I can think of as to why he advised against it, was if you have a 19, 10 and 24 registered aircraft with 1234 as their rego, the system will get confused with two R1234's airborne at the same time - in the same vein as you must go to SBY on your transponder prior to changing the code lest you briefly return a code assigned to Air Canada climbing out of Warnervale!
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I have bought a GoPro, Bose QC15's, and a few other doodads with my QF points, but for me, upgrades are much more enjoyable most of the time. For 200,000 points, that is a lot of upgrades! Besides, I just bought a new set of AKG AV100's!
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When I was programming my new transponder late last year, I spoke to the Airservices ADS-B guru regarding the R8519 vs 198519 and his advice was to use the full registration - exactly as would appear on your flight notification. Thats what I have now and have not had an issue so far.
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From the RAAus Ops Manual section 2.07:
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To use your Holden analogy, I am not a mechanic. But if I buy a Commodore and it needs work, I then take it to a bloke who has been trained by Holden in their vehicles. IF he makes a mistake that disables the brakes under certain conditions and kills my missus & kids, why should he not be liable for it? IT isn't that old mate misused the seat, but even if he had to use it in anger, it would have been rendered useless, as shown in the following paragraph...MB knew there was a risk of the pilot's parachute failing to deploy if a particular nut & bolt combination were too tight, and they knew this 20 years ago, but apparently failed to warn the RAF, so not only did the seat malfunction (with the safety pin being described as "effectively useless" by the Coroner), but, having been inadvertently ejected, a survivable accident was rendered a fatal one by the failure of a piece of equipment that MB knew could be defective.
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Just to clarify the above, the GPS position source must* be TSO'd to C145/146 standards. Most all TSO C129 GPS' such as the non-WAAS G430/G530, KLN89/90/94 series and others are not good enough for ADS-B out down here. So we need at least a G430W if you want a screen, or a FreeFlight1201 if you want a blind ADS-B position source. *'Some' C129 GPS' are apparently OK but I havent been able to find exactly which ones they are.
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ASA have come out and say the Dynon transponder is fine for ADS-B/Mode-S so I wouldn't worry too much about that. I have one in my RV and don't have th slightest concern about some overzealous CAsA muppet making an issue of it during a ramp check.
